by Auntie Bev | Oct 28, 2021 | Bev Speaks
What happens when you come across a word you don’t know? Do you just keep reading? Most people do. They believe they can figure out a word’s meaning by looking at the sentence and using common sense. Maybe they’re right —but what if they’re wrong? The first time...
by Auntie Bev | Dec 31, 2020 | Communications
Have you ever been in a situation where your boss or teacher was explaining to you how to do something, but you just couldn’t seem to understand them? Then you asked for more clarity and their response seemed to be even more foreign than before? It happens. The...
by Auntie Bev | Nov 1, 2020 | Bev Speaks, Communications, Vocabulary Skills
To understand what you’re reading, you need to understand most of the words in the text. Having a strong vocabulary is a key component of reading comprehension. Students can learn vocabulary through instruction. But they typically learn the meaning of words through...
by Auntie Bev | Oct 19, 2020 | Communications, Vocabulary Skills
Whether you’re marketing a business, product, or yourself, the number one skill you must have is the ability to communicate effectively. You can offer a dynamic product or service but if you can’t articulate a strong message to back up your claims or have...
by Auntie Bev | Oct 9, 2020 | Bev Speaks
When you are having a verbal conversation with someone, you can generally tell how they feel about the subject you’re discussing by listening to the tone and pitch of their voice and the passion (or lack thereof) in their presentation. But did you know...
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